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Saint-Nectaire

Lake Aydat – Saint-Nectaire loop from Saint-Nectaire

Hard

4.6

(5)

70

riders

Lake Aydat – Saint-Nectaire loop from Saint-Nectaire

03:39

51.7km

1,040m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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13.6 km

Beautiful view of Lake Aydat

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You'll want to stop here and take time to appreciate this view of the lake. She is simply breathtaking!

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33.8 km

Lake Aydat

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Lake Aydat was formed by a lava flow that blocked the passage of the Veyre River. It is the largest natural body of water in Auvergne.

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34.1 km

Lake Aydat

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Aydat Lake is the largest natural lake in the Auvergne department with an area of 65 hectares. It is located 850 m above sea level.

There is a great place to have a coffee next to the lake.

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38.8 km

Menhir de Fohet

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The Fohet Menhir, or Pierre-Longue lying menhir, is a 4.75m high menhir that has remained lying on the ground for a long time. Lying thus, it once served as a …

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50.2 km

Saint-Nectaire

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Notre Dame du Mont Cornadore or Church of Saint-Nectaire is celebrated among other things for its treasure and its 103 capitals, in particular those of the choir forming one of …

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50.3 km

Saint-Nectaire Church

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The church of Saint-Nectaire, also known as Notre-Dame du Mont Cornadore, is famous for its remarkable reliquary treasure, but also for its 103 Romanesque capitals.

It is in fact one of the Auvergne jewels of the 12th century.

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51.0 km

La Maison du fromage

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Small cheese shop and sales at the edge of town.
More info: maison-du-fromage.com

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51.7 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.6 km

2.61 km

261 m

161 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

49.5 km

1.56 km

273 m

207 m

189 m

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Lowest point (680 m)

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Friday 16 October

12°C

5°C

44 %

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